Table 4 Causes of under-five mortality based on verbal autopsy interviews in León (2003–2007) and Cuatro Santos (2004 to 2008), Nicaragua
Diagnosis | León n (%) | Cuatro Santos n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Neonatal deaths | 35 (59.3) | 16 (41.0) |
Diarrhea and gastroenteritis of presumed infectious origin | 5 (8.4) | 4 (10.3) |
Pneumonia | 5 (8.4) | 7 (17.9) |
Other infectious diseases (post-neonatal) | 3 (5.1) | 5 (12.8) |
Congenital malformations | 5 (8.4) | 4 (10.3) |
Injuries (post-neonatal) | 2 (3.4) | 1 (2.6) |
Other causes | 4 (6.8) | 2 (5.1) |
Total | 59 (100.0) | 39 (100.0) |